Consulting Service for the Supervision of the Construction of the Caála PL Railway Branch and Terminal
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project | Method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection | Ref: 93CS2/MINPLAN/26
This is a consulting contract in the transport and logistics and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Logistics and Freight. Located in Angola, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 3, 2026.
Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for consulting in the transport and logistics sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Original language: PortugueseREPUBLIC OF ANGOLA
MINISTRY OF PLANNING
ACCELERATING ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION AND JOB CREATION PROJECT
Loan No.: IBRD-95270
Project ID: P178035
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
Assignment Title: CONSULTING SERVICES FOR SUPERVISION OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RAILWAY BRANCH LINE AND TERMINAL OF THE CAÁLA LOGISTICS PLATFORM
Reference No. 93CS2/MINPLAN/26
The Government of Angola has received financing from the World Bank Group's International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) toward the cost of the Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project (Diversifica Mais) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for supervision of the construction of the railway branch line and terminal of the caála logistics platform.
The consulting services (“the Services”) consist of technical supervision, contract management, quality control, and environmental, social, health, and safety (EHS) monitoring of the works executed by the main contractor, namely the construction of the railway branch line and the cargo terminal of the Caála Logistics Platform.
Main Activities:
- Analysis, review, and validation of executive projects, work plans, and construction methodologies submitted by the contractor;
- Comprehensive and continuous supervision of the physical and financial execution of the contract, including control of timelines, costs, and quality;
- Verification and assurance of strict compliance with the environmental, social, and safety standards established by the World Bank, including the implementation of Gender-Based Violence prevention measures (GBV/SEA/SH);
- Conducting work measurements, approval of measurement records, and certification of payments to the contractor;
- Issuance of periodic progress reports (monthly and quarterly), incident reports, and final work report;
- Technical support to the Owner in managing claims, contractual amendments, and dispute resolution;
- Coordination and supervision of the provisional and final acceptance process of the works, including management of the warranty period and defect correction.
The expected duration of the consultancy contract is fourteen (14) months.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.
The Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project (Diversifica Mais) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:
- Have a minimum of 10 years of proven experience in the inspection and supervision of complex infrastructure projects, preferably in railway, logistics, industrial, or heavy transport projects;
- Have executed, with documentary evidence through contracts, certificates of satisfactory completion, or client statements, at least three (3) contracts for the supervision of similar works over the past ten (10) years, preferably in similar contexts in the Sub-Saharan Africa region;
- Demonstrate proven practical experience in contract management, cost control, schedule monitoring, and environmental and social safeguards.
- Experience in the application of FIDIC Contract Conditions (or other internationally recognised contract forms) will be considered an advantage;
- Demonstrate institutional capacity to operate in multi-stakeholder contexts, ensuring technical coordination among different contractors, public entities, railway operators, and other stakeholders.
Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” revised in September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0800 to 1600 hours.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (only by mail) until August 3, 2026.
The address mentioned above is as follows:
Ministry of Planning
Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project (DIVERSIFICA MAIS).
Atn: Mr. Laércio Cândido – Project Director
C - View Smart Business Park, Edifício: D, R/C - Talatona, Luanda, Angola
Contact: +244921987473
E-mail: aquisicoes@diversificamais.ao;
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on July 15, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00456925. Original language: Portuguese. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project
Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project has issued 12 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 2 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Education & Training, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for Angola. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: July 15, 2026.
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What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Angola. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00456925 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 3, 2026. You have 17 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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This notice was issued by Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project in Angola. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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